Buddha’s Birthday Celebration
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Buddha’s Birthday Celebration
Date
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time
12:30 – 3:00 pm ET
Location
Tallahassee Chan Center
1310 Paul Russell Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Also available on Zoom
Suggested donation
$25
Includes dinner and performance.
Pay what you can — all are welcome.
Vesak — Buddha’s Birthday Celebration
with Guo Gu
Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 12:30 – 3:00 pm ET
About this event
Vesak commemorates the Buddha’s birth, awakening, and parinirvana — a reminder of our true nature. Buddha means “awake.” The celebration consists of an offering of flowers and the showering of a baby Buddha statue. The offering of flowers signifies the adornment of awakening; the showering of the baby Buddha symbolizes the purification of our minds to reveal our true awakened nature.
Those in Tallahassee are welcome to come to the Center for food, music, and a Dharma talk. Those joining from afar can participate on Zoom.
Program
| 12:30 – 12:40 pm | Welcome and introduction by Guo Gu |
| 12:40 – 1:10 pm | Flower ceremony with bathing the baby Buddha |
| 1:10 – 1:20 pm | Short break |
| 1:20 – 1:45 pm | Musical performances |
| After 1:45 pm | Catered dinner and social |
Advance registration is encouraged to help us plan for the dinner. All are welcome regardless of donation amount.